Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.375" (3.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience The ancient Egyptians conceived of their  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.375" (3.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience The ancient Egyptians conceived of their country as two separate lands, north and south, which became a unified whole at the beginning of the dynastic period. This popular conception is probably based on the actual Predynastic division of the land into separate kingdoms. The pharaoh was believed to have special religious and political significance as the unifying force, which held the state together. This aspect of his role is frequently represented by the titular identification of the pharaoh as "ruler of the two lands". The pharaoh is sometimes depicted being ritually anointed by Nekhbet and Buto the goddesses of upper and Lower Egypt, respectively. Equally important in emphasizing the pharaoh’s role in unification were the crowns that he wore. The tall, conical, white crown was symbolic of Upper Egypt and the flat red crown symbolized Lower Egypt. The king was shown with either or wearing the double crown, which is the red crown surmounted by the white crown. This elegant faience amulet represents the white crown of upper (southern) Egypt, which was protected by the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the god Set. According to tradition, it was the king of Upper Egypt who emerged victorious from the legendary battle between north and south. Perhaps this amulet commemorates that ancient victory and is reflective of the pre- eminence of Thebes. - (PF.2994)   « Less

Origin: Lebanon circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 12.5" (31.8cm) high x 5.25" (13.3cm) wide x 12.5" (31.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium:  More »

Origin: Lebanon circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 12.5" (31.8cm) high x 5.25" (13.3cm) wide x 12.5" (31.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Lapis Lazuli A cartouche is a stylized  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Lapis Lazuli A cartouche is a stylized representation of a loop of rope, which terminates in a knot. It is used to contain the name of the pharaoh and is a symbolic representation of "all that the sun encompasses" (the universe). This, in effect, represents the Pharaoh’s role as ruler of the earthly and heavenly realms. This delicate lapis cartouche is unique and somewhat enigmatic. The amulet was created without an inscription. Perhaps it was left blank to be inscribed later with the name of a deified deceased pharaoh or that of the contemporary ruler. - (PF.2999)   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 16.5" (41.9cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide x 4.25" (10.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical atyle: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 16.5" (41.9cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide x 4.25" (10.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical atyle: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god. This unknown deity appear so have been associated with fertility and rebirth. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals, cult idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0059)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With APair Of Intaglios D.0059Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x.875(2.2cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god.This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals,cult idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices.Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal ofthispiece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that area sold as civilization self.-(D.0059)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With A Pair Of Intaglios D.0059Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:2(5.1cm)high x.875(2.2cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god.This unkn own deity appear so have been associated with fertility and rebirth. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals,cult idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices.Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams,hopes and aspirations for health,success,and happiness that are as old as civilization itself.-(D.0059)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With A Pair Of Intaglios D.0059Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:2(5.1cm)highx.875(2.2cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 11.75" (29.8cm) high x 4.5" (11.4cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 11.75" (29.8cm) high x 4.5" (11.4cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Stone This unique amulet depicts an Egyptian falcon on the obverse (possibly  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Stone This unique amulet depicts an Egyptian falcon on the obverse (possibly representing the god Horus) flanked by two ankh symbols. Carved on the reverse is what appears to be a purely decorative design. There is a circle in the center surrounded by four petal shaped projections and rows of triangles in varying sizes, which point away from the center. The most striking feature of this amulet is the naive, decidedly non-Egyptian, hand with which the falcon and the ankhs on the obverse were carved. It is fascinating and unique because it shows the translation and transformation of Egyptian religious iconography into a distinctively Hyksos artistic style. It also reveals the strong influence which Egyptian culture exerted upon those which came into contact with them in times of peace as well as upon those who dominated them. - (PF.3000)   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience In Ancient Egypt,  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience In Ancient Egypt, dwarves were considered to be special people sacred to the gods, Bes, Ptah and some of Ptah's syncretistic forms, such as Ptah-Sokar. The god Bes, in fact is almost exclusively depicted as a bow-legged dwarf with leonine facial features. Ptah, the creator god of Memphis, although more commonly depicted as a mummiform man wearing a skullcap, is sometimes depicted as a dwarf. His syncretistic form, Ptah-Sokar, is frequently depicted as a dwarf with either a human or falcon's head. Dwarves were also known to have held positions of honor in the court of the pharaoh. In fact, one of the most famous sculptural groups from the old kingdom depicts the dwarf Seneb, who was an official of the court, and his wife and children. This charming faience sculpture depicts a naked dwarf wearing a skullcap (which indicates that this may be a depiction of the god Ptah). The head of this figure is disproportionately large and exaggerated in a way that reminds the viewer of the exaggerated proportions of Amarna period painting and sculpture. The slightly protruding and rounded abdomen of this figure is a commonly employed artistic convention in the representation of dwarves. The sculpture was probably intended to invoke the protection of the god Ptah as well as charm the viewer with its unique appeal. - (PF.3004)   « Less